HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Oregon Department of Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oregon Department of Human Services
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 625,000
- Submission date
- Mar 22, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Oregon Department of Human Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that numerous workforce members were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of a minimum of 625,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, and other identifiers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oregon Department of Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 625,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 22, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Oregon Department of Human Services legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Oregon Department of Human Services.